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UKRI-5875 cGSE Vacuum Flanges

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Mar 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the supply of cGSE Vacuum Flanges. This contract falls under the goods category and was awarded to Winchester Interconnect Hermetics LLC. The limited competition procurement method was used below the threshold, indicating a more selective bidding process. The contract, valued at 128,579 USD, commenced on 5th March 2026 and is set to end on 31st July 2026. The delivery is intended for a location in the United Kingdom, specifically in the South East region.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of industrial components, specifically those producing flanges. Large enterprises with a robust supply chain capable of meeting contract specifications within limited bidding environments could benefit from similar contracts. It highlights the potential for businesses to engage with central government bodies like UKRI, fostering partnerships that might lead to more expansive growth in the government procurement sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5875 cGSE Vacuum Flanges

Notice Description

manufacturing of cGSE Vacuum Flanges

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019798-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44167110 - Flanges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,579 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WINCHESTER INTERCONNECT HERMETICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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